英语中有很多单词或词组长得很相似,

但意思却是大不相同。

但这些词却让

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容易混淆的单词“compliment”和“complement”的不同以及用法~

“赞美”是“compliment”还是“compl...

Compliment /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

Compliment /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

n. 恭维;敬意;道贺,贺词;致意

v. 称赞;向…道贺;向…致意

作名词时

It refers to a remark that expresses praise or admiration of sb.; or polite words or good wishes, especially when used to express praise and admiration.

它指的是对某人赞扬或赞赏的话;或指礼貌的话语或美好的祝愿,特别是用于表达赞美和钦佩之情时。

It's a great compliment for me to be asked to do the job.

我被聘请做这项工作是一项极大的荣誉。

My compliments to the chef!

请向厨师代为致意!

作动词时

It means to tell sb. that someone likes or admires sth. they have done, their appearance, etc.

它指的是,某人告诉他人自己对其所做之事或外表的喜欢、欣赏。(常用搭配是compliment sb. on sth. 赞美/夸奖某人)

He complimented Linda on her excellent Chinese.

他夸奖Linda汉语说得好。

“赞美”是“compliment”还是“compl...

Complement /ˈkɒmplɪment/

Complement /ˈkɒmplɪment/

n. 补充;补足语;

v. 补足,补充

It means to add to sth. in a way that improves it or makes it more attractive; or a thing that adds new qualities to sth. in a way that improves it or makes it more attractive

它指的是补充某物并使其得以改进或使其更有吸引力(这时的词性为动词);或指的是能使某事增加新品质、使其得以改进或更有吸引力的事物(这时词性为名词,常用搭配为 complement to sth.)。

Our team needs players who can complement each other.

我们球队需要能互相取长补短的队员。

The red dress is the perfect complement to your good figure.

这条红裙子完美地衬托出你的好身材。

“赞美”是“compliment”还是“compl...

最后总结一下,

“compliment”作名词时,

指的是对某人赞扬或赞赏的话;

或指礼貌的话语或美好的祝愿,

意思是“恭维;敬意;荣誉”;

作动词时,

表示“称赞;夸奖;向…道贺”,

常用搭配是compliment sb. on sth.

赞美/夸奖某人;

而“complement”作名词时是

“补充;补足语”,

常用搭配为complement to sth.;

作动词时,

表示“补足,互为补充”

“赞美”是“compliment”还是“compl...